Chad Wallace has created both an exciting, educational adventure and the endearing little critter with big brown eyes who is the adventurer. His little meadow mouse leaves “the comfort of his mother’s nest” to explore his teeming world from its “tangled reeds” to its “flowers, leaves, and weeds” to “a patch of rotting wood”. Along the way he talks to insects, mistakes a box turtle for a rock, is saved from a snake by a weasel, is comforted by a rabbit, and is rescued by an equally endearing little female mouse with whom he chats profoundly under a full moon, ending the book on a happy note and with a question mark.

Wallace has used this opportunity to transit into the world of electronic art. He created the illustrations digitally and prepared the book for both print and ebook production. In addition he helped create the amazing new pop-up app that Dawn Publications is offering to readers FREE. Loaded onto an Apple or Android mobile device the app (available at iTunes App Store, Amazon App Store, or Google Play) makes the book 3-D, with animation and narration. The magical experience made this jaded adult smile with delight.

The week ahead is much brighter — literally and figuratively. Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders. You’re moving forward with a lighter load. Reflect that in your demeanor and you will magnify the benefits.